School Holidays Calculator
School holidays 2026 and 2027 for all 16 federal states (Bundesländer): winter, Easter, Whitsun, summer, autumn and Christmas breaks with dates and length.
School holidays 2026 and 2027 by federal state. Pick a year and a state and plan trips around the school holidays.
School holidays 2026 in Bayern
7 holiday periods
Total: 89 holiday days in 2026
Christmas holidays
Mon, 12/22/2025 – Mon, 01/05/2026
15 days
5 of them in 2026
Winter holidays
Mon, 02/16/2026 – Fri, 02/20/2026
5 days
Easter holidays
Mon, 03/30/2026 – Fri, 04/10/2026
12 days
Whitsun holidays
Tue, 05/26/2026 – Fri, 06/05/2026
11 days
Summer holidays
Mon, 08/03/2026 – Mon, 09/14/2026
43 days
Autumn holidays
Mon, 11/02/2026 – Fri, 11/06/2026
5 days
Christmas holidays
Thu, 12/24/2026 – Fri, 01/08/2027
16 days
8 of them in 2026
Note
Based on the KMK holiday calendar and the dates published by the state ministries of education (school years 2025/2026 to 2027/2028). The list shows the holidays falling in the selected calendar year, including the Christmas holidays carried over from the previous year; the total counts only the days within the selected year. Holiday days such as the bridge day after Ascension Day are included where the KMK calendar lists them as holidays – individual school-free days and movable holiday days set by the schools themselves are not. Dates outside the summer holidays can still be amended by the states – check with your ministry before booking.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When are school holidays in Germany?
School holiday dates vary by state and are set years in advance by the Conference of Education Ministers. Summer holidays are staggered between states from late June to mid-September.
Why do holiday dates differ between German states?
Staggering prevents traffic chaos and balances tourism. The rotation system ensures each state gets early and late summer holidays over the years. Only autumn, Christmas, and Easter holidays roughly coincide.
How does the calculator count holiday days?
It counts calendar days from the first to the last day of the holidays inclusive, so weekends and public holidays within the holidays are included. Example: the 2027 summer holidays in Bavaria from 2 August to 13 September come to 43 days. The total counts only the days within the selected calendar year: Bavaria has 89 holiday days in 2026, including 5 days of the 2025/26 Christmas holidays (1–5 January) and 8 days of the 2026/27 Christmas holidays (24–31 December). Bridge days after Ascension Day are counted where the KMK calendar lists them as holidays; individual school-free days and movable holiday days set additionally by states or schools are not included.
Guide
What is the School Holidays Calculator?
The school holiday calculator shows the school holidays 2026 and 2027 for all 16 German states with dates and duration.
How does the School Holidays Calculator work?
Select the state and the calendar year. The calculator shows all holiday periods of that year - winter, Easter, Whitsun, summer, autumn and Christmas holidays - with start and end date and the number of holiday days. The Christmas holidays carried over from the previous year into January are shown as well; the total counts only the days within the selected year.
Key Data and Facts
Summer holidays: 6 weeks (staggered by state). Autumn: 1-2 weeks. Christmas: approx. 2 weeks. Easter: 1-3 weeks. Based on the KMK holiday calendar and the dates of the state ministries of education.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to use the school holiday calculator step by step: 1. Choose your federal state – school holidays vary widely between the federal states. 2. Choose the year – 2026 and the planning year 2027 are available. 3. Types of holidays: summer holidays (6 weeks, staggered according to the KMK rotation system), autumn holidays (1-2 weeks in October), Christmas holidays (about 2 weeks around Christmas/New Year), winter/report-card holidays (0-2 weeks in February, not in all states), Easter holidays (1-3 weeks in March/April), Whitsun holidays (1-2 weeks, mainly in southern Germany). 4. Staggering of the summer holidays: the KMK sets the summer holidays in a rotation system so that not all federal states have holidays at the same time. 5. Common uses: holiday planning for families, travel planning (using the off-season for cheaper prices), au pair and exchange programs. Tip: check the holiday periods of other federal states to avoid traffic jams and high prices - and re-check dates outside the summer holidays with the ministry of education before booking, since the states can still amend them. Individual school-free days, movable holiday days set by the schools themselves and separate dates for vocational schools are not included; the bridge day after Ascension Day is included where the KMK calendar lists it as a holiday (in 2026 e.g. in Bremen, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein).
Calculation Example
Summer holidays 2027: North Rhine-Westphalia from 19 July to 31 August, Bavaria from 2 August to 13 September. The earliest start is 28 June 2027 in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland; the latest end is 13 September 2027 in Bavaria.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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